Night-Shift Forklift Operator - Air Cargo Hub

Right Now Group; Slough; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site canteen

On-site parking

28 days’ annual leave

Night shift pattern

Training & development

Job summary

Right Now Group in Langley, United Kingdom, is seeking a reliable Counterbalance Forklift Operator to join a busy air cargo and logistics operation. You will move freight, load and unload, and maintain safety in a fast-paced warehouse.

The ideal candidate holds a valid counterbalance forklift licence and at least two years’ airfreight experience, with strong attention to safety, accuracy and teamwork. Night shift: 19:00–07:00, 4 on/4 off, with on-site parking and canteen.

Qualifications

• Valid Counterbalance forklift licence (RTITB, ITSSAR or equivalent).
• Two years' experience in airfreight operations.
• Experience operating forklifts in warehouse/logistics environment.
• Strong health and safety awareness.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication and record-keeping skills.
• Reliable, flexible and proactive.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload vehicles safely and efficiently.
• Operate a counterbalance forklift to move, load and position freight.
• Scan, label, sort and allocate freight for domestic/import/export consignments.
• Build and break down aircraft pallets per procedures.
• Maintain stock checks and bonded warehouse checks when required.
• Coordinate transport and ensure timely delivery to airlines.
• Support daily warehouse operations to meet targets and deadlines.
• Respond to customer queries professionally and assist with issues.
• Complete daily equipment checks and report faults or safety concerns.
• Record freight movements in internal warehouse systems.

Skills

Counterbalance forklift

Airfreight experience

Health & safety

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Right Now Group in Langley, United Kingdom, is seeking a reliable Counterbalance Forklift Operator to join a busy air cargo and logistics operation. You will move freight, load and unload, and maintain safety in a fast-paced warehouse.

The ideal candidate holds a valid counterbalance forklift licence and at least two years’ airfreight experience, with strong attention to safety, accuracy and teamwork. Night shift: 19:00–07:00, 4 on/4 off, with on-site parking and canteen.